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| tolley Member Since: 07 Nov 2011 Location: gloucester Posts: 1114   
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Did mine myself , got a set off eBay and the sealant , must admit I think I measured the opening about20 times before cutting
If your fitting or got the interior use that as a template ,Mark inside then drill small holes to the outside and just do ,dot to dot.  |
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24th Mar 2018 7:08pm |
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| dnorrishill Member Since: 15 Jul 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 615  
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This maybe useful:
https://www.masai4x4.com/Paper-Template-To...p-p4356557 |
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24th Mar 2018 8:24pm |
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| tolley Member Since: 07 Nov 2011 Location: gloucester Posts: 1114
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I got one here is you want it ,template , but it was miles out with my interior, if your not fitting some should be ok.
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25th Mar 2018 8:36am |
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| foxyred Member Since: 16 Jul 2016 Location: Nottingham Posts: 227 
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I put original windows in the Puma ones, Not much more than aftermarket if you haggle and look good with no fear of being unavailable in the future
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25th Mar 2018 10:27am |
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| EuropeDefender Member Since: 02 Apr 2018 Location: Tuscany Posts: 11  
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I can only give an advice:
Buy OEM parts when you find them! Far better of any after market!!! Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum |
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22nd Apr 2018 8:29pm |
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| Scamperbid Member Since: 19 Nov 2017 Location: Kent Posts: 34 
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I fitted the Masai fixed windows to my Defender PUMA. Measured it several times and rechecked several times before drilling and then cutting with a jigsaw. Use plenty of masking tape on the outer side panel to prevent the base of the jigsaw from scuffing the paintwork. I bought and used their template which worked fine although I would say it cuts a hole which is perhaps a couple of mm wider than needed and meant I needed to be careful when drilling the holes for the rivets.
Masai have a video on their website and there is also a YouTube Wheeler Dealer video that has some good tips. One other point, I went for fixed windows from a security perspective however, with the warmer weather now coming, I now realise that sliding windows might have been a better option as I often have the dog with me and the additional through flow of air would be useful. As always, choices to be made! |
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22nd Apr 2018 8:53pm |
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| Orangesofa Member Since: 10 Oct 2014 Location: Somerset Posts: 214 
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The Masai template is an utter waste of time and money. It needs to be made of card to be of use as something that big made of paper with a huge hole in the middle has too much play to be any use as a temple.
Save your money or buy a tape measure and a Sharpie instead. Measure 50 times and cut once. I have the Masai windows which came with the template. Windows were shoddy quality and rattle even though they are single/fixed pane. I would avoid the windows (and the template) and don't make the same mistake as me and cut the hole, fit the windows only to then discover they're rubbish, as there's little chance to send them back unless you like having an open sided van... Phil |
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22nd Apr 2018 9:00pm |
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| Andy80 Member Since: 31 May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 490 
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That's vaulable feedback regarding Masai Window Window Kits, been looking at them for a 110 X 4.
Will need to rethink my plans now... Thanks Andy Working towards Carry on camping! |
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23rd Apr 2018 5:16am |
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| Scamperbid Member Since: 19 Nov 2017 Location: Kent Posts: 34
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To be balanced, I have had no issues with the windows in terms of rattles!
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23rd Apr 2018 8:56am |
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| Andy80 Member Since: 31 May 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 490
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Hi Scamper,
Are your windows Masai or another aftermarket? Thanks Andy Working towards Carry on camping! |
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24th Apr 2018 6:46am |
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| Scamperbid Member Since: 19 Nov 2017 Location: Kent Posts: 34
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Masai.
Cheers |
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24th Apr 2018 6:53am |
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